Beginners – Level 2

Dates

October 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19, 2026

Duration

3 PM

Rhythm

11:30-13:00 / 14:00-15:30

Modality

Online – 12 hours of synchronous instruction + 3 hours of asynchronous instruction

Price

Members

345€

Other participants

431€

Exempt from VAT, under Article 9 of the VAT Code

Language

Portuguese

Program

What we will cover

Defining and implementing a sustainability strategy is a challenge for all companies. Developing this area involves interacting with various stakeholders, engaging in dialogue with different departments within the company, defining priority areas, and identifying indicators and goals for the future. It is essential for companies to acquire knowledge and share experiences in order to continue their journey in sustainability matters.

For whom

This course is for people with a basic understanding of sustainability who want to solidify these fundamentals and begin applying them practically to the management and operations of their company. Ideal for those joining a sustainability department.

Results

What will you take away from this training?

  1. Understanding the concept of sustainability
  2. To understand the commitments, trends, and legal framework regarding sustainability at the national, European, and global levels
  3. Understanding how to define and implement a sustainability strategy
  4. Analyze and map relevant stakeholders, identify strategic themes for the company, and analyze their importance and impact on the value chain
  5. Identify the main certificates and frameworks used globally
  6. To learn about relevant case studies with best practices in sustainability and incremental innovation

  • Current challenges: risks, opportunities and trends
  • Sustainability: where we came from and where we are going
  • Sustainability: The science-based definition
  • ESG and companies

  • Building a sustainability strategy: stakeholders
  • Building a sustainability strategy: dual materiality and value chain
  • The SDGs in business strategy
  • ESG and business management in practice

  • Innovation for sustainability

Training Team

Who will help you?

  • Inês Faria

    Knowledge and Training Specialist

  • Tiago Carrilho

    Director of Knowledge and Training

  • Rafael Botelho

    Knowledge and Training Manager

Can we count on you?

Registration is open all year round. Still have questions? Talk to the BCSD Portugal Academy team. We'll answer all your questions before you register.

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